West Suburban Medical Center (Oak Park) [Doctor-Attended Birth] - BirthGuide Chicago

West Suburban Medical Center (Oak Park) [Doctor-Attended Birth]

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Address:
3 Erie Court
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-6200
MATERNITY SERVICE WEBSITE
Visit provider’s website/maternity service main page
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DELIVERY OPTIONS
  • Water birth
    i Water birth means delivering your baby in a tub. Some facilities offer tubs for labor only. Learn more about water birth here.
  • Breech trial of labor
    i If your baby is bottom first instead of head down as you approach your due date, providers that allow "breech trial of labor" may give you the opportunity to labor vaginally instead of automatically scheduling you for a cesarean birth.
  • VBAC trial of labor
    i If you had a prior c-section, some providers may give you the opportunity to begin labor and try to deliver vaginally, which is a trial of "vaginal birth after cesarean" or VBAC. Learn more about VBAC here.
  • VBA2+C trial of labor
    i If you've had more than one prior c-section, some providers may give you the opportunity to begin labor and try to delivery vaginally, which is a trial of vaginal birth after 2 or more cesareans or VBA2+C trial of labor. Learn more about VBAC here.
  • Vacuum or forceps delivery on site
    i Delivery option tooltip 5
  • C-section available on site
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  • C-section team on site 24/7
    i Delivery option tooltip 7
  • In-unit C-sections
    i Family-centered or Gentle c-section means that your partner can be with you in the OR during your c-section and that your baby will be placed on your chest immediately after delivery for skin-to-skin contact. Some facilities also offer the option of a clear surgical drape, which allows you to see your baby being born; delayed cord clamping after delivery (at least one minute); unhurried delivery (see a video here); and a dedicated nurse who will support skin-to-skin contact throughout the post-delivery procedure.
  • Family-centered/gentle c-section
  • Family-centered c-section: clear drape available
  • Family-centered c-section: delayed cord clamping
  • Family-centered c-section: unhurried delivery from incision
  • Family-centered c-section: dedicated 1-to-1 nursing support

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LABOR OPTIONS

In uncomplicated labor...

  • Moving throughout labor (e.g. wireless telemetry)
  • Intermittent electronic fetal monitoring
  • Intermittent auscultation
  • IV not required
  • IV not routine
  • Eating throughout labor - clear tray only
  • Eating throughout labor - unrestricted
  • Drinking throughout labor
  • Showering during labor
  • Laboring in a tub
  • Aromatherapy

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BIRTHING EQUIPMENT
  • Bean bag pillow
  • Birthing stool
  • Birth Balls
  • Peanut ball
  • Reclining chair
  • Rocking chair
  • Support rope, sling or bar
PAIN RELIEF
  • Epidural
  • Patient controlled epidural
  • Dedicated L&D anesthesiology team
  • Narcotics
  • Nitrous-oxide
  • TENS unit

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SUPPORT
  • Partner/support person policies
  • allowed in triage
  • allowed in labor room
  • allowed in OR for C-section
  • allowed in postpartum
  • allowed in NICU
  • rooming-in allowed
  • Doula policies
  • allowed in triage
  • allowed in labor room
  • allowed in OR for C-section
  • allowed in postpartum
  • allowed in NICU
  • Siblings allowed in labor

Number of support people allowed: 3

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NEWBORN & POSTPARTUM CARE

After routine delivery...

  • Suctioning only if needed
  • Delayed cord clamping (at least 1 minute)
  • Delayed cord clamping (at least 3 minutes)
  • Delayed baby bath
  • Uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact until first feed
  • Baby rooming-in
  • Non-emergent nursery care available
  • All routine newborn exams at mother's bedside
  • Early discharge - 24 hours or less
  • Home postpartum visit

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BREASTFEEDING
  • Baby-friendly designation
  • Lactation consultants (IBCLC) available for consultation on site
  • 24/7 lactation support on site
  • No formula given to breastfeeding babies in first 48 hours
  • Donor milk available

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HIGH RISK OPTIONS
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists
  • 24/7 Neonatalogist or Pediatric Hospitalist on site
  • Perinatal Level IIE
  • Perinatal Level III

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NICU OPTIONS
  • Bed provided for parent
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  • Kangaroo care supported
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ROOM OPTIONS
  • One room for labor, birth, recovery & postpartum (LDRP)
  • One room for labor, birth & recovery (LDR)
  • Private post-partum rooms
  • In-room shower
  • In-room labor tub

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ROOM AMENITIES
  • Dimmable lighting
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Music speakers (phone or IPod)
  • Television
  • WIFI
  • Free WIFI
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
INSURANCE

Accepts Medicaid : Yes

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Languages - In-Person Interpretation

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    Address:
    3 Erie Court
    Oak Park, IL 60302
    (708) 383-6200
    MATERNITY SERVICE WEBSITE
    Visit provider’s website/maternity service main page

    Hospital | Doctor-attended birth

    Outcomes:

    Overall C-Section Rate (risk adjusted) - 23.2%

    As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
    Among the LOWEST
    low
    MEDIUM - LOW
    med-low
    MEDIUM - HIGH
    med-high
    Among the HIGHEST
    High

    Primary C-Section Rate (risk adjusted) - 14.1%

    As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
    Among the LOWEST
    low
    MEDIUM - LOW
    med-low
    MEDIUM - HIGH
    med-high
    Among the HIGHEST
    High

    VBAC Rate (risk adjusted) - 27.7%

    As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
    Among the HIGHEST
    High
    MEDIUM - HIGH
    med-high
    MEDIUM - LOW
    med-low
    Among the LOWEST
    low

    Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate - 43.0%

    As compared to Chicago-area hospitals, this rate is:
    Among the HIGHEST
    High
    MEDIUM - HIGH
    med-high
    MEDIUM - LOW
    med-low
    Among the LOWEST
    low
    • Number of VBAC deliveries per year- 44
    • Epidural Rate - no data provided
    • Overall Induction Rate - 20%
    • Early Elective Deliveries - 0 %
    • Episiotomy Rate - 2%

    COMMENTS ON OUTCOMES

    The outcomes reported above are for all births at West Suburban Medical Center, including births in the Alternative Birthing Center (ABC) and births attended by both midwives and doctors in the Family Birthplace.

    VBAC / VBA+2C: The ABC and the Family Birthplace had a combined VBAC success rate of 81% in 2017: 75 mothers tried for VBAC  and 61 succeeded.

    Episiotomy rate: Overall episiotomy rate is 1.6%. Excluding shoulder dystocias, the combined episiotomy rate in the ABC and Family Birthplace is .6%.

    Maternity Care Overview

    [from the provider’s website]

    At the Irvin & Margaret Houck Family Birthplace, you, your family and your new baby will be treated with the utmost care and compassion by skilled doctors, midwives and specialists.

    West Suburban Medical Center provides comprehensive obstetrical care supported by additional neonatal expert care from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

    Visit provider’s website to learn more.

    INSURANCE

    Click here to see Insurance Accepted.

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    Patient ​Acceptance ​Guidelines

    Risk guidelines for VBAC

    Trial of labor is supported for women who have had up to 2 previous C-sections, depending on type of incision, clinical history and provider discretion.

    TRANSFER OF CARE AND TRANSPORT

    • 3% of newborns transferred

    As Level II hospital, West Suburban cares primarily for women who have lower risk pregnancies. West Suburban serves a relatively high risk patient population, including women who have not had prenatal care and who may have undiagnosed risk factors.

    Mothers and newborns needing more specialized care, including mothers in labor before 32 weeks and babies with fetal weight of less than 1500 grams, may be referred to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

    MATERNITY SERVICE TOURS

    A tour of the Family Birthplace is offered every other Tuesday at 5:30 pm and the third Saturday of every month at 3 pm.

    To schedule, call 866.938.7256.

    CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

    The hospital offers a number of classes for expectant and new families, including prepared childbirth classes for first-time and experienced mothers, pain management and breastfeeding classes.

    You can learn more about upcoming support groups, classes and other health events at West Suburban by clicking here and selecting “Maternity services” in the Class/Topic box.

    If you have any questions, call 866.938.7256.

    MATERNITY CARE CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

    West Suburban Medical Center has been recognized by the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative for excellence in care for severe range hypertensive pregnant patients.

    EXTERNAL​ ​REVIEWS

    Last updated: November 8, 2023

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